Description
Rutin
Overview
Rutin is a plant-derived flavonoid glycoside present in many species. It appears in sources such as Fagopyrum esculentum (buckwheat), citrus plants, and several medicinal herbs.
From a chemical perspective, rutin is formed when the flavonol quercetin binds to the disaccharide rutinose. Because of this structure, the compound is frequently examined in studies related to oxidative chemistry, vascular biology, and inflammatory signaling.
| Property | Data |
| Compound Name | Rutin (Quercetin-3-O-rutinoside) |
| PubChem CID | 5280805 |
| CAS Number | 153-18-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C27H30O16 |
| Molecular Weight | 610.52 g/mol |
| Chemical Classification | Flavonoid glycoside |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one |
| Structure | ![]() |
| Source Database | PubChem (NCBI) |
Working Mechanism
In laboratory environments, the polyphenolic structure of rutin allows participation in electron transfer reactions. When reactive oxygen species are present, the compound may enter redox cycles that influence the stability of certain radicals.
Some research also examines how rutin interacts with endothelial signaling systems. Laboratory models have explored connections between the compound and enzymes involved in nitric oxide production and vascular tone regulation.
These interactions are generally studied using cultured cells or isolated tissue preparations.
Research Applications
In vascular biology models, the compound is sometimes included in assays that examine endothelial permeability or capillary structure. These studies can help investigators observe how flavonoids interact with structural proteins found in vascular tissues.
Another research focus involves biochemical pathways linked to inflammatory signaling. In vitro experiments may analyze how flavonoids influence enzyme activity or gene expression connected with oxidative stress responses.
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Note: Rutin distributed by PureRawz is intended solely for laboratory investigation. The compound is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for therapeutic or diagnostic use.
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References
Ganeshpurkar, A., & Saluja, A. K. (2017). The pharmacological potential of rutin. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 25(2), 149 164. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28344466/
National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2024). Rutin compound summary. PubChem Database. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280805
Kreft, S., Knapp, M., & Kreft, I. (1999). Extraction of rutin from buckwheat seeds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 47(11), 4649 4652. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10552880/
ClinicalTrials.gov. (2024). Flavonoid research database. https://clinicaltrials.gov
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